Red D are recruiting a Head Chef for a leading four-star hotel in Limerick. This is a senior kitchen leadership role suited to an experienced Head Chef who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front and running a disciplined, well-organised kitchen operation.
This Head Chef role is full-time, five days over seven, with hours aligned to business levels. It will suit a Head Chef who is comfortable balancing food quality, people management and cost control in a busy hotel environment.
The role
The Head Chef will take full responsibility for the kitchen operation, team performance and food standards across all services.
Key responsibilities include:

• Full management of all kitchen areas and personnel, ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all menu items
• Roster planning, labour cost control, supporting recruitment and overseeing productivity and performance
• Leading service during peak periods with a visible, hands-on presence
• Developing and refreshing menus in line with seasons, business needs and special events
• Training, coaching and developing kitchen team members to required standards
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes and sauces to a high, consistent quality
• Ensuring timely service and clear communication during service periods
• Building positive working relationships with suppliers, service teams and other departments
• Ensuring full HACCP compliance, documentation and hygiene standards at all times
• Driving reductions in food and energy waste and supporting sustainability initiatives
• Encouraging strong team spirit and a cohesive, professional kitchen culture
• Maintaining regular communication through meetings, briefings and handovers
• Reporting to the General Manager on performance, purchasing and operational requirements
• Overseeing induction and ongoing Training programmes for new and existing team members

About you

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within a four-star hotel environment
• HACCP trained with a strong focus on food safety and hygiene
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, consistent food
• Creative but commercially aware, with an understanding of cost control
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Flexible to work varying shifts, five days over seven, including weekends

What’s on offer

• A company culture that genuinely puts its people first
• Ongoing Training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Staff meals
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friends and family accommodation rates
• Bike to Work scheme
• Christmas savings scheme

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.